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George North
Guest
Whilst caving on Saturday it suddenly struck me what makes The Dales the finest caving ground in the country.
Now you may be thinking; is it Penyghent Pot? Is it Juniper Gulf? Is it Gaping Ghyll? Or is it perhaps Easegill - still the longest system in the country. All undoubtedly fascinating and magnificent places, but no! In my opinion it is none of these classic locations.
Surely it is the unsung heroes of the Northern Caves guide books that make the Dales truly great? The likes of Lower South Hill Cave, or Owl Pot, or Snool's Hole? Length - 350m, Depth - 22m, with a simple yet enticing description in Northern Caves 1 perhaps? Maybe with some brief details of some pleasing formations, or possibly an akward duck? To me these caves often provide the most interesting and rewarding trips - a glimmer of exploration provided by travelling off of the beaten track.
Hidden gems of the Dales - I salute you!
Now you may be thinking; is it Penyghent Pot? Is it Juniper Gulf? Is it Gaping Ghyll? Or is it perhaps Easegill - still the longest system in the country. All undoubtedly fascinating and magnificent places, but no! In my opinion it is none of these classic locations.
Surely it is the unsung heroes of the Northern Caves guide books that make the Dales truly great? The likes of Lower South Hill Cave, or Owl Pot, or Snool's Hole? Length - 350m, Depth - 22m, with a simple yet enticing description in Northern Caves 1 perhaps? Maybe with some brief details of some pleasing formations, or possibly an akward duck? To me these caves often provide the most interesting and rewarding trips - a glimmer of exploration provided by travelling off of the beaten track.
Hidden gems of the Dales - I salute you!